Observation Deck
A$40
- Child (2–15): A$32
- Open-dated, enter with the mobile voucher
- 8 digital photos
Westfield Sydney · Pitt Street Mall
The highest viewpoint in Sydney: a glass-walled deck at 250 m with the Harbour Bridge, the Opera House and, on a clear day, the Blue Mountains in one sweep.
Sydney Tower
Sydney Tower is the spire rising out of the Westfield shopping centre on Pitt Street Mall, in the middle of the city. Its observation deck, run as Sydney Tower Eye, fills the top level of the gold turret: an indoor floor ringed with windows that looks out over the whole city.
Below the deck sit two revolving restaurants and a bar, sold separately. Above it is the SKYWALK attraction, where you walk the open-air platform around the roof in a harness.
- Location
- Sydney, Australia
- Total height
- 309 m, the tallest structure in Sydney
- Observation deck
- 250 m up, as high as 76 storeys
- Opened
- September 1981
- Lift ride
- 40 seconds at full speed
- Turret windows
- 420
Sydney Tower highlights
01
Harbour Bridge and Opera House
Sydney's two best-known sights rise above the city's rooftops, both in view from the deck.
02
Views up to 80 km
On a clear day the panorama runs past Hyde Park and the suburbs to the Blue Mountains.
03
Sunset over the city
The most popular hour on the deck: arrive at least 45 minutes early to find a good spot.
04
Digital photos included
A photo is taken at the entrance, and the standard ticket comes with 8 digital photos to download.
05
SKYWALK at 268 m
A guided, harnessed walk on the open-air platforms around the roof, 18 m above the deck.
06
Revolving restaurants
SkyFeast and Infinity turn slowly on the levels below the deck, booked separately from it.
Sydney Tower Eye observation deck tickets
Children under 2 go free, and anyone 16 or older pays the adult price. Tickets cannot be cancelled.
SEA LIFE + Sydney Tower Eye
from A$49
- Aquarium and tower, or swap the tower for WILD LIFE or Madame Tussauds
- Book a time slot for the tower
Location and opening hours
The admissions desk is on Level 5 of Westfield Sydney, next to the food court, at the corner of Pitt and Market Streets.
- Daily
- 11:00 – 20:00
- Last admission
- 1 hour before closing
- Address
- Level 5, Westfield Sydney, 108 Market Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Hours can change for special events and public holidays. SKYWALK and the tower's restaurants keep their own times.
Is Sydney Tower Eye worth it?
It is the highest viewpoint in the city, with the harbour, the Opera House and the Blue Mountains in one panorama, all indoors and in any weather. If you also plan to visit SEA LIFE, the combo costs little more than the tower alone. Compare tickets
How much does a visit to Sydney Tower cost?
The observation deck costs A$40 for adults and A$32 for children aged 2 to 15. SKYWALK, deck included, is A$96, and a meal in the revolving restaurants starts at A$109 for the SkyFeast lunch buffet, without the deck. All ticket prices
How long do you need at Sydney Tower?
Plan 1 to 1.5 hours, including the lift and the photo stop. Leave the deck and you cannot come back in on the same ticket.
When is the best time to go up?
Sunset and the first hour of darkness are the favourites and the busiest. Weekdays from 14:00 to 15:00 outside school holidays are the quietest; weekends and holidays are busy from 11:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 19:00.
Is there food on the observation deck?
Only a small kiosk with snacks and drinks. For a meal with the view, book one of the revolving restaurants below the deck; for something quick, use the Westfield food court on Level 5 before you go up.
Can I bring luggage up Sydney Tower?
No large suitcases are allowed, only small bags. Westfield's concierge on Level 6 stores luggage for A$5.
Is Sydney Tower Eye wheelchair accessible?
Yes, including the deck and its accessible toilets, and prams are fine too. Large motorised wheelchairs may not fit the tower lifts, so check with the admissions desk first.